Enhance your facial harmony with chin augmentation at Bellevue Plastic Surgeons. Led by Dr. Marosan, this procedure can correct a weak or receding chin, improve facial balance, and refine your jawline. Trust Dr. Marosan to achieve a natural and balanced appearance.
Overview
Chin augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that enhances the shape and size of your chin, improving facial symmetry and overall profile. Whether you want to correct a recessed chin, add definition to your jawline, or achieve a more balanced facial appearance, chin reshaping or chin implants can provide stunning results. At Bellevue Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Marosan uses advanced techniques and implants tailored to your unique facial structure, ensuring a natural-looking outcome that harmonizes with your other features.
Benefits:
- Enhancing overall facial balance and symmetry
- Defining and strengthening the jawline
- Correcting a weak or recessed chin
- Creating a more proportionate facial profile
- Boosting self-confidence and satisfaction with your appearance
Surgical Techniques
Chin Implants
Chin implants are a popular surgical option for enhancing the chin’s shape and projection. During this procedure, a custom-fit implant made of biocompatible material is placed through a small incision, either inside the mouth or under the chin. Dr. Marosan carefully positions the implant to achieve a natural-looking result that complements your facial features, enhancing your profile and creating a more balanced appearance.
Genioplasty
Genioplasty, also known as chin surgery or chin reshaping, involves reshaping the chin bone itself to improve facial harmony. This technique can move the chin forward or backward or reshape it to correct asymmetry. Unlike implants, genioplasty alters your bone structure and offers a more permanent solution. Dr. Marosan will discuss whether this technique is best for achieving your desired results and ensuring a harmonious facial outcome.
Visualize Your Results
At Bellevue Plastic Surgeons, you can preview your chin augmentation results before surgery using the advanced Vectra 3D imaging system. During your consultation, Vectra captures detailed images of your face, allowing you to see a lifelike, three-dimensional preview of potential outcomes. Dr. Marosan will use these images to discuss your options and help you make informed decisions about your procedure. With Vectra 3D, you can confidently visualize how chin augmentation will enhance your appearance.
During Surgery
During your chin augmentation surgery, Dr. Marosan will begin by administering anesthesia to ensure your comfort. Depending on your chosen technique, he will either insert a custom-fit implant or perform a genioplasty to reshape the chin bone. The surgery is typically performed through small, discreet incisions, either inside your mouth or beneath your chin. Dr. Marosan sculpts the area to achieve a balanced, natural-looking result.
After Surgery
After your chin augmentation surgery, you can expect some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort, which are normal side effects. Dr. Marosan will provide detailed post-operative care instructions to help manage these symptoms and ensure a smooth recovery. Most patients can return to work and light activities within a week, though full recovery may take several weeks. Your final results for chin reshaping will appear over several months as the swelling gradually subsides.
How Soon Can I See the Results?
You’ll notice an immediate improvement in your chin’s shape after surgery, but the final results will gradually become more apparent as the swelling subsides. Most patients see significant results within a few weeks, with the full outcome visible after a few months.
Frequently Asked
Questions
How Natural Are the Results?
Dr. Marosan ensures that the enhancements blend seamlessly with your existing facial features, achieving a balanced and proportionate look. The goal is for your chin to appear as if it has always been that way, enhancing your facial harmony without appearing artificial.
What’s the Recovery Time?
Recovery time after chin augmentation varies depending on the technique used. Generally, most patients can return to work and light activities within a week. However, full recovery, including the complete resolution of swelling and bruising, typically takes several weeks.
Are Fillers an Option?
Yes, fillers can be a non-surgical option for chin augmentation. They can provide temporary enhancement by adding volume and definition to the chin area. This is ideal for those seeking a less invasive procedure or who want to test the look of a more defined chin before committing to surgery. However, fillers need to be repeated every 6 to 12 months to maintain results.
Will There Be Scars?
Dr. Marosan takes great care to minimize visible scarring. The incisions are typically placed inside the mouth or under the chin, making them discreet and easily concealable. Over time, scars fade and become barely noticeable.
Why Choose Dr. Marosan?
- Board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures
- Highly regarded for his expertise in chin augmentation, creating balanced, natural-looking facial profiles and enhanced jawline definition
- Offers tailored chin enhancement solutions, often combined with neck lifts or facelifts for comprehensive facial rejuvenation
- Skilled in both implant-based and nonsurgical chin augmentation techniques to meet your unique goals
- Personally oversees your care at every stage—from consultation through to your final follow-up
- Directly accessible 24/7 after surgery, providing you with continuous support and confidence during your recovery
- All procedures performed under intravenous sedation—safer and more comfortable than general anesthesia
- Surgeries are conducted in our fully accredited, on-site surgical suite for privacy and optimal care
- Employs a rapid recovery protocol, helping chin augmentation and other patients return to daily life with minimal downtime
- Holds staff privileges at Overlake Medical Center, ensuring continuity of care if hospital services are required
- Esteemed member of ASPS, ASAPS, and ISAPS—elite plastic surgery societies that admit only American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified surgeons
